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HST5505 Information and Technology
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
Prerequisites:
HST5109 Fundamentals of Management and People Skills
HST5160 Planning and Performance Management Skills
HST5311 Resource Management Skills
HST5312 Managing and Using Information
 
Description:

This unit provides an introduction to information management concepts with a particular emphasis on the health care environment. At the end of the unit students should be familiar with contemporary information management and be able to relate this knowledge to particular information requirements in a wide range of health care environments. Students will be familiar with information technology terminology and how technology can be applied to assist the management of complex health care organisations whilst addressing issues such as security and patient confidentiality.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
U85Master of Health Services Management
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 11/18/2004